City

Gary, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Norman County  ·  Minnesota

👥705Population
💰$76,806Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.6Median Age
🏠$168,800Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓37.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.2% Female 43.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.2%Hispanic: 7.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.7%Race
White87.2%
Hispanic7.2%
Asian0.3%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
21%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty3.3% ▼ 67% below avg
College Grads37.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 44% below avg
HS Graduate135 (31.8%)
Some College62 (14.6%)
Associates69 (16.2%)
Bachelors109 (25.6%)
Graduate Degree50 (11.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.8%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 25.6%Graduate: 11.8%Edu
HS Grad31.8%
Some College14.6%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors25.6%
Graduate11.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.7%Renter: 14.3%Tenure
Owner85.7%
Renter14.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,806 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$168,800 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units315
Vacant Units50

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
62%
About Gary, MN

Gary is a city in Minnesota, located in Norman County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 705 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.6 years.

Economically, Gary is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,806 is near the national average. Approximately 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Gary is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $168,800, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 85.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gary is moderately educated. 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.23%).

Gary, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Gary
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56545 705 $76,806 $168,800 2.7% 37.4% 85.7%